Louisburg College Hiring for Admissions Counselor at Louisburg, North Carolina Full Time

LOUISBURG COLLEGE

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:                Admissions Counselor

REPORTS TO:           Dean of Enrollment Management

DIVISION:                 Academic Life

Position Description:

This position reports to the Dean of Enrollment Management. The Admissions Counselor provides coordination and support of certain invitational programs of the Office of Admissions. The Admissions Counselor coordinates communication with the high school and independent counseling communities. Admissions recruitment, counseling, outreach, and application review are all significant functions of this position. This position works collaboratively with colleagues to schedule campus visits for prospective students, plan admissions events, and communicate effectively with prospective students.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Represent the College both on-campus and off-campus to prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors, and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process.
• Plan and implement recruitment activities for assigned high schools and territories, including travel to distant sites in the state of North Carolina and other states or territories as assigned.
• Counsel prospective applicants on the admissions process and opportunities at the College, including one-on-one admissions counseling to diverse populations. Admissions counseling occurs primarily through in-person appointments, phone calls, and emails.
• Review and score application essays and other materials submitted by applicants for the purposes of making admission decisions.
• Coordinate and contribute to the success of various student visit programs designed to recruit targeted prospective applicants to the College. These programs require significant collaboration with other departments and offices across campus.
• In close consultation with the Dean of Enrollment Management, manage ongoing strategic communications with high school and independent counselors, including email, print, and other media.
• Assist in the development and delivery of on-campus events and programs for counseling groups and individuals.
• This position requires the ability to travel to remote locations and to load and transport admissions materials, displays, and other equipment.
• Some evening and weekend hours are required, especially during the travel season.
• Strong cross-cultural interpersonal and writing skills are necessary, including public speaking skills and the ability to present the College in a positive way to diverse populations.
• Ability to represent the admissions profession positively through a strong, student-centered ethic.
• Basic familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, and database software tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Earned Bachelor’s degree required A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel and work nights and weekends as necessary
• Previous sales or admission experience at a private liberal arts college preferred.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent organizational and communication skills with competence in both oral and written English
• Ability to answer various inquiries from prospective students, parents, teachers and counselors
• Ability to be a cooperative, supportive and productive team member with a positive attitude
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team applying strong interpersonal skills and self-motivation
• Ability to adapt to new and innovative situations
• Ability to support and recruit in a multicultural environment
• Appreciation for the higher education experience